Pronunciation: /dɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/
noun a state of confusion or lack of clear direction
A1 I experienced disorientation when I got lost in the new city.
A2 The sudden change in schedule caused disorientation among the students.
B1 The medication side effects led to disorientation and confusion.
B2 The virtual reality game was so immersive that it caused disorientation for some players.
C1 Pilots undergo extensive training to handle disorientation during flights.
C2 The complex maze of tunnels in the underground city caused disorientation even for experienced explorers.
adjective disorienting (causing someone to lose their sense of direction)
A1 The new environment caused a sense of disorientation for the young child.
A2 She felt disorientation when trying to navigate the unfamiliar city streets.
B1 The disorientation of being in a foreign country made it difficult for him to communicate.
B2 The sudden change in routine led to a feeling of disorientation for the elderly woman.
C1 The disorientation experienced during the intense training program challenged his mental resilience.
C2 The disorientation caused by the conflicting information led to a state of confusion among the team members.
formal The patient experienced disorientation after waking up from surgery.
informal I felt a sense of disorientation when I walked into the wrong classroom.
slang I was totally disorientated when I got off at the wrong bus stop.
figurative The sudden change in leadership left the team in a state of disorientation.
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